Over the past few weeks our COVID-19 member impact survey has already collected a huge number of responses from our members across Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. The responses received so far indicate that across the country members have been profoundly impacted by the lockdown and social...
The North East of England has long had a proud history of community growing around the Tyne, the Wear and further afield.
You can find out about SF&G's involvement in the Growing Middlesbrough project here.
See below for a map view or list of Social Farms & Gardens members in this region, as well as local news, events and case studies. There are also lots of useful information resources available for social farmers, gardeners and growers on our Resources page.
If you are looking for members that offer commissioned health, social care or special education services (such as care farms), please follow this link.
North East England
North East England
| City / County | |
|---|---|
| Haltwhistle Partnership Community Garden | Haltwhistle, Northumberland |
| Haydon Bridge High School | Northumberland |
| Hendon Natural Community Garden | Sunderland |
| Leadgate "Lets Get Growing" | County Durham |
| Meadow Well Connected | North Shields |
| Moss Peteral | Brampton |
| Natural Ability | Hexham |
| North East Wilds CIC | Newcastle |
| OASES | Durham |
| Ouseburn Farm Charity Ltd | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Ovingham Allotments Association | Prudhoe |
| Ovingham Community Orchard | Prudhoe |
Get Involved
Please contact our head office:
Tel: 0117 923 1800
Email: admin@farmgarden.org.uk
Latest news
We are all facing an unprecedented period of difficulty and disruption caused by the current coronavirus crisis. As the situation develops we want you to know that we are here. We have developed a dedicated Corona COVID -19 section of our website which will be updated regularly over the coming...
Upcoming events
Start / End Date: Multiple dates
CEVAS (Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme) offers training for individuals who are working – or plan to work – with groups of school children, young people or clients with additional needs.
SF&G have launched a series of online webinars designed to help members tackle the most pressing concerns arising from this crisis, and to share best practice and inspiration from around the country. Themes are based on what members told us were the most immediate and challenging issues.
A series of specially themed webinars, network meetings, training courses and launch events delivered by the Growing Care Farming project, part of the Government Programme for Children & Nature programme.
Useful Case Studies
Scotswood Garden works with nature to create a great place for people and wildlife to enjoy. The garden is about community, whether in Scotswood and Benwell or the wider area, and they welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in the...
Our member groups provide the inspiration for these videos, created as part of our Tyfu Pobl programme in Wales but of interest to viewers across the UK, which shows our members in action and illustrate how our support has helped in their development...